Aklilu Dinkneh Teklesadik

Aklilu Dinkneh Teklesadik is a humanitarian professional specializing in disaster risk reduction and forecast-based early action to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters. Currently serving as an Anticipatory Action Service Coordinator and Technical Project Manager at 510 - An Initiative of the Netherlands Red Cross, Aklilu develops trigger methodologies for various natural disasters, including typhoons, floods, and droughts, by leveraging meteorological data and vulnerability assessments. Previous experience includes an Associate Researcher role at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, focusing on climate change impacts on hydrology, and work as a researcher at UNESCO-IHE, where Aklilu contributed to building a spatial data infrastructure for water-related issues. With a strong academic background, Aklilu holds multiple degrees in engineering and water science, demonstrating expertise in integrated flood risk management and hydroinformatics.